Corporate Librarian (Temporary)
About The Position
The Corporate Librarian provides support to the NYPA corporate and engineering library. This role is predominantly digital and involves administering, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting the integration of library systems, including the integrated library system EOS/Sirsi Dynix (Libby), electronic resource platforms, publication authentication, and related technologies. The position also includes setting up and maintaining group accounts (such as Accuris, Dun & Bradstreet, NY Times Pass/newspapers). The librarian will collaborate with IT staff, Operations/Engineers, Procurement staff, and external vendors to evaluate, implement, enhance, and support library technologies, services, and workflows. They will also work with vendor representatives to set up training for end users. Key responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reporting usage data to support assessment, planning, and decision-making; assisting with acquisitions; and evaluating digital products to replace hard copy resources. The role also entails maintaining the Library’s website and related web services in collaboration with users and vendors, and providing one-on-one training, consultation, and basic support to Library users in White Plains and Albany, including setting up accounts, resetting logins, and performing reference interviews to help users locate information.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain, reference, and research cataloging and indexing areas for technical data.
- Working knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of library science.
- Ability to interact with personnel to supply data through research of reports, periodicals, and internet and intranet systems.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of informational resources and ability to critically evaluate and filter information.
- Strong familiarity with workplace productivity software.
- Strong spreadsheet and data analytic skills.
- Bachelor required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in library science preferred or working towards an MLS, currently enrolled in a program or equivalent experience in research or library and information.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to and work closely with users to ensure their needs and requirements are met.
- Retrieve historical and reference materials for users.
- Perform a variety of common and specialized tasks, including setting up user accounts, providing access to news and information sources, securing copyrighted information.
- Helping end users with plug ins and other software to enable access to electronic information by managing digital rights.
- Create and update online data records, develop, maintain and document cataloging procedures.
- Maintain, receive, verify, and prepare documents for electronic input and retrieval from various servers.
- Maintain the library in optimal condition. Shelve and retrieve hard copy information, check out items, follow up on overdue items.
Benefits
- Fully subsidized medical and pharmacy benefits on Day 1 (for themselves and their immediate family)
- Eligibility to participate in our retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
